#authenticyoga

[classicalyoga]

The strongest teachers are not built through shortcuts or passive videos. Classical YOGA creates online Yoga Nidra training experiences that feel personal, grounded, and genuinely transformative for practitioners ready to deepen their learning and teaching journey. Experience techniques rooted in authentic tradition, with guided mentorship that goes far beyond surface-level wellness trends with https://www.classicalyoga.co.uk/

[omyogaashram]

Experience the Serenity of Fresh Organic Satvik Food at Om Yoga Ashram in Mcleodganj for Authentic Training

Discover the serenity of fresh organic Satvik food at Om Yoga Ashram in Mcleodganj, where authentic yoga training meets mindful eating. Expe

A Himalayan Reset: Living Yoga at Om Yoga Ashram, McLeodganj 🌿🧘‍♀️

There are places you visit… and then there are places that quietly change you.

Hidden in the peaceful hills of McLeodganj, Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh, India), Om Yoga Ashram offers more than a retreat — it offers a return to simplicity, discipline, and inner clarity.

Mornings begin with the soft sound of birds and fresh mountain air. Days unfold through traditional yoga, meditation, and mindful breathing. Evenings close with soulful bhajans and kirtan that bring a sense of calm you didn’t know you were missing.

Life here follows a natural rhythm: – Fresh, organic satvik food that nourishes from within – Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance Certified) for those ready to go deeper – Sound Healing and Reiki courses for subtle, powerful transformation – Clean, cozy rooms with views of the Kangra Valley – Silence, nature, and space to reconnect with yourself

This isn’t luxury in the usual sense. It’s something quieter. More real.

It’s for those who feel the need to pause, reflect, and realign. For those who want to experience yoga not just as practice, but as a way of living.

If that resonates with you, your journey might be waiting here.

Connect & Explore: WhatsApp: [phone] Website: www.omashram.in

[nalandaretreat]

Yoga Classes in India – Holistic Wellness Experience

India is known as the birthplace of yoga, offering authentic learning experiences rooted in tradition. Practicing yoga in such an environment allows you to go beyond physical exercise and understand the deeper aspects of breath, awareness, and discipline.

This image reflects the community and guided learning aspect of yoga classes, where individuals grow together in a supportive setting.

Learn more about yoga programs and wellness experiences

[rishikul-yogshala]

✨ Our Teaching Methodology at Rishikul Yogshala Kerala ✨

Yoga is not just taught here — it is experienced, understood, and lived.

At Rishikul Yogshala Kerala, our teaching methodology blends 📚 Traditional yogic wisdom 🧘 Practical, hands-on training 🧠 Clear theory & anatomy understanding 🌿 Mindfulness, discipline & self-practice

Every student is guided step-by-step — from why a practice is done to how to teach it confidently and safely.

Because true yoga teachers are not created by memorization, they are shaped by practice, awareness, and experience.

📍 Learn the authentic path of yoga in the serene land of Kerala 📩 DM us to know more about our courses

[yogagau]

This is your chance to dive deep into yoga and completely reshape your journey. Only 6 spots left! 🧘‍♂️✨

🌿 Learn from our lead teacher @bipinyoga and experience life-changing teachings that will take you from where you are to an entirely new form.

💫 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow, evolve, and connect with a supportive community! 🌸

👉 Check out the link in bio to reserve your spot now!" website: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala

[whatonyogaearth]

Teaching Yoga at the Edge

On Authenticity, Introversion, and Staying True in a Noisy World 

A Gentle Note Before You Read 

Writing this felt both vulnerable and necessary, an open door into parts of my experience I usually keep quiet. 

It’s not polished or perfect, but I believe there’s strength in honest truth. Showing up as we really are, fragile, messy, and imperfect, is where real connection begins. 

This post shares what it’s like to teach yoga quietly and authentically, away from the noise and performance. If any of it resonates with you, I’m truly grateful you’re here. 

With warmth and care,  Jo 

Holding Space in a Shifting World

Running a small, independent yoga school is not for the faint of heart. It asks something more than hustle. It asks something quieter, older, and far more fragile. 

In a world where yoga is often reduced to choreography, aesthetics, and curated feeds, choosing to teach from a place of authenticity, from your bones, your breath, your raw and unfiltered self, can feel like swimming upstream. 

It can feel like grief.  It can feel like resistance.  It can feel like an almost invisible act of devotion. 

And in the age of algorithms and endless scrolling, that choice comes with real tension. 

Not Built for the Algorithm 

Some days, showing up on social media feels like walking barefoot through thorns. 

I am not a performer. I do not love the lens.  My practice is not aesthetic. It’s elemental.  It lives in the woods when I walk among trees.  It lives in stillness, in tears, in the way my chest softens when I finally let myself rest. 

I don’t do asana every day. Sometimes my yoga is simply lying down. Or watching the wind. Or saying no. 

We eat a mostly plant-based diet, not as a performance, but as a quiet choice rooted in care. But I don’t talk about it much online.  I’m not brewing kombucha or showing off big, beautiful salads on my feed. Some days I’m too low, too fragile, too overwhelmed to cook at all. Those days look like pizza, dark chocolate, and a quiet retreat into Netflix, not because I’ve stopped practising, but because that is the practice. The part that’s rarely seen, but deeply real. 

And in the midst of all that quiet, all that resistance to spectacle,  I live and teach in a body the wellness industry often erases. 

A Body That Remembers the Whole Cycle 

I’m a plus-size woman in the crone phase of life, a phase our culture too often resists, overlooks, or renders invisible. 

But in the yogic and earth-rooted traditions I lean into, the crone is not an end point. She is a deepening. A distillation. She holds all phases within her (maiden, mother, creatrix, wild one) not as memories, but as living threads woven through the body. 

This body, my body, carries that full cycle.  It has known desire and depletion, heartbreak and healing.  It is round, wise, tender, and fierce. Not in spite of age and shape, but because of them. 

I don’t fit the dominant image of a yoga teacher, not thin, not youthful, not curated for a brand.  But I know how to hold space.  I know how to soften.  I know how to listen with my skin.  And I teach from that place. 

This body doesn’t need to be sculpted or reduced to be worthy of the practice. It is already sacred. Already enough. 

And still, the struggle continues.  There are days I feel the internalised noise.  There are moments I flinch from being seen.  Because we live in a world that rarely reflects back the truth that yoga belongs to every body, at every age, in every phase, at every size. 

But visibility, for bodies like mine, is a radical act of belonging.  It is a way of saying: you are allowed to age, to soften, to grow round, to be tired, to be powerful, and still practise, still teach, still lead. 

And when you move through the world with this kind of sensitivity, in both body and nervous system, the outer noise doesn’t just echo, it pierces. 

A Fragile Nervous System in a Loud World 

Being introverted is part of it. But I am also a highly sensitive person (HSP), which means the world comes in loud and fast. Noise, brightness, decisions, deadlines: they don’t just drain me. They unravel me. 

Teaching yoga has always been my way of tending to that sensitivity. Not fixing it, not hardening it, but honouring it. 

Yet the modern wellness world often feels like the very opposite of that kind of care. It’s loud. Competitive. Demanding. Visually saturated. And I confess, there are days I simply want to hide. 

There are days I feel so exposed. So fragile.  Even writing this, these words, feels like a soft underbelly turned skyward. 

But this is what we don’t talk about enough:  That being a yoga educator is not just about guiding others.  It’s about navigating our own edges.  And for those of us wired to feel deeply, that navigation is constant. 

And all the while, we continue to teach against the grain, offering a form of yoga that doesn’t photograph well, but lives deep in the body. 

Teaching Against the Grain 

There’s a kind of yoga being sold now: sculpted, filtered, fast-paced.  It looks impressive on Instagram. It looks flawless in leggings.  But it’s not the yoga I live. 

The yoga I live is less photogenic and more alive.  It’s seasonal, like the moon.  It’s messy, like real healing.  It’s slow, spacious, deeply sensory. 

It includes grief. It includes laughter. It includes the mundane.  It happens in the everyday rituals, lighting a candle, watering the plants, walking barefoot, resting deeply.  Sometimes it includes no mat at all. 

We don’t offer quick fixes at Yoga Nature.  We don’t promise transformation in 30 days.  We offer something inconveniently real. 

And that can be harder to sell.  But it’s also what keeps us true. 

Because ultimately, this practice isn’t about what we achieve,  it’s about how we stay. 

The Real Practice 

The real practice is not in the posture.  It’s in staying soft when you want to armour up.  It’s in resting when the world demands production.  It’s in daring to tell the truth, even when it makes you feel like disappearing. 

Running a small yoga school means holding space for others  while also holding your own overwhelm, your own exhaustion,  your own aching desire to just not be online today. 

But still, we show up.  Still teaching. Still trusting.  Still offering a practice rooted not in performance, but in presence. 

And that, more than anything, is what I hope people feel when they walk into our space. 

If You’re Reading This 

If you’ve found your way here: to our blog, our classes, or our strange and sacred little corner of the yoga world - thank you. 

Thank you for choosing depth over gloss.  Thank you for trusting slowness.  Thank you for making space for realness, for softness, for silence. 

You are part of this practice too.  And your quiet presence matters more than you know. 

With love,  Jo (and Ben)🌿  Yoga Nature 

[humstudio]

How a Tantra Yoga Class Works: Insights for First-Time Students

In the ever-expanding world of yoga, Tantra yoga stands out—not for being trendy, but for being transformative. If you’re new to this sacred and subtle practice, you may be wondering what exactly happens inside Tantra yoga classes. You’ve heard the term. You might feel intrigued. And yes, maybe even a little unsure.

Let’s clear up the mystery.

Tantra yoga isn’t about provocative movements or esoteric rituals. At its core, it’s a deeply meditative practice that awakens your body’s energy centers, encourages emotional balance, and helps you become more present in every part of your life. Whether you’re looking for spiritual expansion or emotional healing, understanding how Tantra yoga works can open the door to a meaningful inner journey.

So how does a Tantra yoga class actually work? Let’s break it down.

Grounding and Intention

Classes usually begin with silence, breath awareness, and grounding. This helps calm the nervous system and allows you to step out of mental chatter. You’re invited to set a personal intention for your practice—something simple like “clarity,” “release,” or “connection.” In Tantra yoga, your intention becomes the anchor for everything that follows.

Breathwork and Energy Flow

Breath is central in Tantra yoga. Known as pranayama, breathwork is used to unlock dormant energy and direct it through your body’s energy channels. These aren’t just calming breaths—they’re powerful tools that support your mental clarity, emotional detox, and energetic transformation.

Expect techniques like alternate nostril breathing, deep belly breathing, or circular breathing sequences. These build a foundation for the energetic work to come.

Asanas with Awareness

Unlike fast-flow vinyasa classes, Tantra yoga focuses on slow, intentional movements. You’ll hold poses longer, exploring not just the stretch but the emotion, energy, and sensations within the posture. Instead of perfecting how it looks, you’ll be guided to feel what’s happening inside your body.

These asanas often relate to activating or balancing specific chakras (energy centers), such as hip-opening for emotional release or heart-opening for compassion.

Energy and Chakra Work

Many Tantra yoga classes incorporate chakra exploration. Your teacher may design the class to focus on a particular energy center—like the solar plexus for confidence or the throat chakra for expression. Mudras (hand gestures), mantras (sound), and visualizations are used to stimulate these areas and release stagnant energy.

You might be surprised by how emotional or light you feel afterward—these subtle shifts are part of the process.

Partner Practices (Optional)

In some Tantra yoga classes, there are simple partner exercises, like eye gazing, mirrored movement, or synchronized breathing. These practices are optional and always consensual. They’re designed to build trust, empathy, and authentic connection—not just with others, but within yourself.

If you're not comfortable, you can always opt out. A good Tantra yoga class honors your boundaries.

Meditation and Integration

The class typically ends with a quiet meditation or guided visualization to help integrate the experience. You may lie in savasana (resting pose) or sit in stillness, giving space for your nervous system to absorb the work you’ve done.

After class, it’s common to feel lighter, clearer, and more emotionally balanced. Many students describe a sense of grounded euphoria—like they've reconnected with a forgotten part of themselves.

Is Tantra Yoga Right for You?

If you’re looking for more than a physical workout—if you want a yoga practice that nourishes your emotional, energetic, and spiritual self—then Tantra yoga may be your path. It’s perfect for people seeking healing, depth, and conscious self-awareness.

You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need to be experienced. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to explore.

Tantra yoga classes welcome all levels and body types. Each session is crafted to meet you where you are and guide you gently toward transformation.

Choosing the Right Tantra Yoga Class

When searching for Tantra yoga classes, look for experienced instructors who teach from a place of grounded wisdom, not sensationalism. A good teacher will provide a safe space, use inclusive language, and offer a balanced blend of energy work, movement, and mindfulness.

If possible, attend a trial class or workshop before committing to a full course. Trust your gut—your body will know if the space and teacher feel right for you.

Ready to Begin Your Tantra Journey?

Tantra yoga isn’t just a class—it’s a call to come home to yourself. To move with intention. To breathe with awareness. To feel without judgment. Whether you're drawn by curiosity or called by something deeper, Tantra yoga classes can help you awaken energy, release old patterns, and experience life from a place of full presence.

Your first step? Just show up. The rest will unfold—breath by breath.

[agile-world]

Briani Claggett, Wellness Yoga to Fortify Immunity Come learn about wellness yoga as Briani Claggett chats with Sabrina E. Bruce and Steve Moubray.  You'll love learning about Briani's passion before she walks us through a 10-minute exercise that can be practiced at your desk, any time you feel the need. Over the past 7 years, Briani has built a yoga practice and teaching style that is uniquely her own. A dance injury is what originally prompted her to pick up a yoga mat, so naturally, elements of flow & expression are woven into her teaching style. And as one who’s always questioning & rebelling against limitations, she gently encourages her students to play on the edge of what’s currently comfortable & possible for them. Briani has www.agile-world.news #AgileWorld #AgileTalkShow #Agile https://agile-world.news/briani-claggett-wellness-yoga-to-fortify-immunity/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=Agile+World&utm_campaign=Agile+World